Comments on: Nail Fungus Home Remedies – Do They Actually Work?

By: Adam Evenson

Adam Evenson — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:07:25 +0000

I am not an MD, but I have lived long enough to know a few things pretty well. I would be cautious about using too strong a bleach solution to soak feet in. Bleach is a strong poison that can soak into the skin and destroy nerves. Too strong a solution can cause feet to become permanently numb, such as balls of feet behind the big toe and over the calcanius (heel.) It may cause protracted tingling in the feet. I would begin with just one or two tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water. Never use a solution strong enough to coat the feet with bleach and make them feel slippery or cause a burning sensation. There may be people that are immune to bleach toxicity and this would not apply to them. I have a friend that is immune to hydrochloric acid, but I am not. Therefore, I don’t object when he reaches into a vat of acid without rubber gloves, but I don’t do it myself.

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:19:32 +0000

I suffered through nail infections for over 15 years, but learned that it can be overcome with patience and perseverance. First, soak your nails in diluted bleach for 15 minutes every night. The bleach shoul be diluted to the point of feeling slightly slippery. If the soak makes your fingers itch, add more water! Do this until nails are less thick and less discolored. Then, soak your nails in a 50/50 vinegar and Listerine solution for 20 minutes every night. Use the bleach mix for a couple days until nails feel too brittle, and then switch to the vinegar/Listerine solution. Bleach is rough on your fingers and nails, so give yourself a break by using the other, milder solution. Youwill see results if you are persistent and patient! My nails are still brittle from the bleach, but I am not at all embarassed to show them in public. You will have to modify the treatment to fit your skin sensitivity, but keep with it and you will be pleased!

By: LeeLee

LeeLee — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:24:43 +0000

I started treating my toenail fungal infection 6 months ago. My two big toes were both badly infected and I had another toe which was worse. I use Scholl’s nail fungal treatment for six months and It has completely cleared up my two big toes but made no difference to the other one. In addition, I’ve notived over the past 2 months 2 other toes have become infected. ANYWAY, I’ve started using teatree oil in the last three weeks. I apply pure teatree oil every evening and tea tree ointment every morning. So far the “new” infections are looking better but I guess itwilll be a while before i see any change in the establoshed infection. I am filing this nail every few days before I add the teatree oil. I’ll keep you posted on the progress – It’s great to read I am not on my own with this wretched stuff!!

By: Teri

Teri — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:09:50 +0000

Have had toenail fungus for about 7 yrs or so.. never tried anything to kill or fight the infection. I would just hide my toes everywhere I would go, or tried painting them a dark polish color. I really really want to make my nails pretty or at least normal… I’m def going to try a few of the home remedies.. I have been trying the Vicks VapoRub, and peroxide directly on the nail.. Crossing my fingers hope it works… Ohhh and how much vinegar or peroxide or bleach or listerine do I use with the water mix? Like a cap full or so?? Please someone let me know!!! =)

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:37:43 +0000

I have had toenail fungus for years and tried many things to no avail; I am now on to something though and I think I will recover; I wanted to share what seems to be working for me. First of all buy a pair of shoes that fit; get a wide if necessary or double wide; if you can walk fast in your shoes they don’t fit you right; they are too tight; I ended up with the Cameron by Nunn Bush at Kohl’s; it has a true round toe; no moc toe; I did not need a wide fit in this shoe due to design; buy a size bigger if necessary; wear flip flops after work and whenever possible; go out to the garage in the winter with your flip flops on once in a while. Avoid running, I dance occasionally only because I cannot refuse my wife, but it is not the best for the nails. You can do the treadmill but again only with flip flops, don’t lace up with socks, and don’t listen to your wife about safety. When you shower close the drain so your nails get daily moisture to keep them soft; but keep the bathroom door(s) open with the exhaust fan on to keep any kind of humidity away. Twice a day apply Lamisil cream on the nails and anti fungal spray on the under side of feet and soles; there is a generic at Walmart for the Lamisil ingredient at less than half the cost. The second you apply the Lamisil you will feel the therapeutic penetration. Do not listen to those that tell you that the Lamisil cream is not for nails; it works. Best of luck my friends

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:49:51 +0000

I’ve received a fungal infection with my pedicure twice now…that place is officially off of my list now…I tried the OTC treatments and got no where fast, but being in the health industry (industrial hygienist), I too reasoned, like Jones, that Bleach does wonders to molds, fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc. So, I used my foot bath and 10% Bleach solution and heat, soak and bubble (helps get under the nails)…a couple of treatments and they look immediately better…Bleach also helps whiten up the discolorization. If your feet start itching or burning, your Bleach solution is too strong…add another gallon of water. I caught mine pretty quickly, so I only needed to soak my feet a couple times and the fungus was gone.

Tamara

By: D Jones

D Jones — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:13:59 +0000

Well I am a 41 year old woman and over the years especially when I started running, my toenails started to yellow, blacken and thicken. I assumed that it was a toenail fungus but everyone assured me that this was normal because I was running. Then I noticed that my fingernails were also affected. Both my toenails and fingernails were bedded all the way back to the very back of my nail bed (like I had no nail). I had to do something, but I was not willing to take the perscription lamosil because it was so hard on my body.

I have done alot of research on line and tried all of the remedies, like tea tree oil, viniger and many other options. They ALL did not work. I then came upon the CLOROX remedy. I thought, there is no way that this could work. But when I really thought about it I realized that no fungus likes CLOROX, especially in my bathrooms. So I tried it.

Mind you, I was very aggressive about getting rid of this fungus (and I am not very sesitive skin wise) so instead of using a capful of bleach I used a 50/50 method.*********THIS IS NOT RECOMENDED IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN*********** It was very itchy but by feet never looked so good. I did this probably twice a week for month and it totally worked. I also in the beginning used a cotton swab with straight CLOROX on the nail bed that were most affected twice a day as well.

I have told all of my running friends and family about this and they are also really happy with the results.

The funny thing is that this remedy will also get rid of rough skin on your feet and hands.

In any case, I thought I would write this blog to save you from the time and misery I spent looking for something that would work!

Let me know if you have any questions….

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:27:39 +0000

If you are unwilling to take oral medicine, owing to the health risks, you MUST remove the part of the nail over the affected area, remove the junk below it, then apply a topical daily (home and over-the-counter). If one doesn’t work, try another, and another. Expect no less than 3 months to clear it up. If you leave the nail in place, you are fighting a loosing battle.

By: Nia

Nia — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:22:32 +0000

I have had this fungus in both my big toe nails for many years. I had the laser removal done twice & it did not work for me. I have very thick nails on both toes. I will try the vicks & see if it works.
Thanks for all of the remedies.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:37:22 +0000

I have a toe nail fungus on my big toe. I was watching Dr. Oz and he recommended putting a 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of mouthwash (listerine) in a spray bottle and spraying your toes twice a day. He said it will kill the fungus. I’m trying that…